How To Fix KQ471 - Changing a valuation variant -> F1

KQ471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Changing a valuation variant -> F1

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to change the valuation variant of a costing
variant.

System Response

When saving, the system checks whether any cost estimates have already
been saved using this costing variant. If that is the case, then you
cannot change the valuation variant.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KQ471 - Details

• The SAP error message KQ471 typically occurs when there is an issue related to changing a valuation variant in the context of controlling (CO) or product costing. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing authorizations, or incorrect settings in the valuation variant.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The valuation variant may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings for the valuation class, costing type, or other related parameters.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the valuation variant.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other settings or configurations that prevent the change from being made.
  Data Consistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that need to be resolved before the valuation variant can be changed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the valuation variant in the SAP system (Transaction code: OKEQ).
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out